Visappinte Vili
Visappinte Vili (transl. Call of hunger) is a 1952 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Mohan Rao and produced by Kunchacko and K. V. Koshi under the banner of K&K Combines. It stars Prem Nazir, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Kumari Thankam, Pankajavalli, Nanukuttan, Mathappan, S. P. Pillai and Baby Girija.
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| Directed by | Mohan Rao |
| Written by | Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai |
| Produced by | Kunchacko K. V. Koshi |
| Starring | Prem Nazir Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair Kumari Thankam Pankajavalli Nanukuttan Mathappan S. P. Pillai Baby Girija Sasikumar Adoor Pankajam |
| Cinematography | E. R. Cooper |
| Edited by | S. Williams |
| Music by | P. S. Divakar |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
It was the second film in the career of Prem Nazir. His first appearance with the name Prem Nazir was in this film. It was on the sets of this film that he was renamed Prem Nazir by Thikkurussi Sukumaran Nair. He was credited as Abdul Khader in his debut film Marumakal. Visappinte Vili became the break in his career. Made on a low budget, the film became the highest-grossing film of the year. There were ten other releases in 1952, out of which only Amma enjoyed success.[1]
The film ran for 50-days in 7 release centers.[2]
The film was remade by K. J. Mohan Rao in Tamil as Pasiyin Kodumai and released on 28 November 1952. Paa. Adhimoolam wrote the dialogues.[3][4]
Soundtrack
- Malayalam
Lyrics were penned by Abhayadev. Playback singers are A. M. Rajah, T. A. Mothi, Jose Prakash, P. Leela, Jikki & Kaviyoor Revamma.[5]
| No. | Song | Singer/s | Lyricist | Duration (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Mohiniye Ennaathma" | A. M. Rajah & P. Leela | Abhayadev | 03:06 |
| 2 | "Karayaathennomanakkunje" | Kaviyoor Revamma | 02:48 | |
| 3 | "Paavana Hridayam" | A. M. Rajah | 02:27 | |
| 4 | "Malaranikkaadukal Thingi Vinngi" | A. M. Rajah, Jose Prakash, Kaviyoor Revamma & P. Leela | 05:55 | |
| 5 | "Kulirekidunna Katte" | A. M. Rajah & Kaviyoor Revamma | 02:42 | |
| 6 | "Chinthayil Neerunna" | Jose Prakash & Kaviyoor Revamma | 03:03 | |
| 7 | "Ha Ha Jayichu Poyi Njan " | Jikki | 02:25 | |
| 8 | "Poyithu Kaalam" | |||
| 9 | "Amma Aarineeyalambham" | |||
| 10 | "Sakhiyaarodum" | T. A. Mothi & P. Leela | ||
| 11 | "Nithya Sundara Swargam [Swargavaathil Dance]" | |||
| 12 | "Unnatha Nilayil" | A. M. Rajah |
- Tamil
Lyrics were penned by Kambadasan, Annal Thango and Paa. Adhimoolam. Playback singers are A. M. Rajah, Madhavapeddi Satyam, P. Leela and Kaviyoor Revamma.[6]
| No. | Song | Singer/s | Lyricist | Duration (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Mohiniye En Mohiniye" | A. M. Rajah & P. Leela | Kambadasan | 03:06 |
| 2 | "Azhuvaadhe En Chella Kanney" | Kaviyoor Revamma | Paa. Adhimoolam | 02:48 |
| 3 | "Thooya Iru Manam Sidhainthu" | A. M. Rajah | 02:27 | |
| 4 | "Poo Nirai Maamara Cholai" | A. M. Rajah, Madhavapeddi Satyam, Kaviyoor Revamma & P. Leela | 05:55 | |
| 5 | "Nee Chenru Odhu Kaatrey" | A. M. Rajah & Kaviyoor Revamma | 02:42 | |
| 6 | "Thollai Tharum Vaazhvil" | Annal Thango | 03:03 | |
| 7 | "Naane Kalaiyil Therinen" | P. Leela | 02:25 | |
| 8 | "Inbam Tharum Kalai Paadi" | Madhavapeddi Satyam | ||
| 9 | "Thaaye Paaril Thunai Ini Yaro" | |||
| 10 | "Ilavenil Chandrikaiyaai" | A. M. Rajah & P. Leela |
Critical reception
Cynic of Mathrubhumi wrote, "Prem Nazir's perfect facial expression and uncluttered speech style is a special merit. The face of this young man has not lost its charm, and if he matures and gains more manhood, Prem Nazir may become one of the most important actors in Malayalam cinema."[7]
References
- Mohandas Kalariykkal. (April 2011). "അബ്ദുള് ഖാദര് പ്രേം നസീര് ആയ കഥ" (in Malayalam). Janmabhumi. Retrieved April 28, 2011.
- Visappinte Vili 50-days
- Film News Anandan (23 October 2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [History of Landmark Tamil Films] (in Tamil). Chennai: Sivakami Publishers. Archived from the original on 16 November 2017. Retrieved 16 November 2017.
- Vijayakumar, B. (16 January 2014). "Neighbour's pride". The Hindu. Retrieved 4 February 2019.
- G. Neelamegam. Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 1 (in Tamil). Manivasagar Publishers, Chennai 108 (Ph:044 25361039). First edition December 2014. p. 37.
- G. Neelamegam. Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 1 (in Tamil). Manivasagar Publishers, Chennai 108 (Ph:044 25361039). First edition December 2014. p. 37.
- "ഒരു വ്യത്യസ്ത സിനിമാ പരസ്യം". M3DB Cafe. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
External links
- http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/movie.php?i=28
- Visappinte Vili at IMDb
- Visappinte Vili at the Malayalam Movie Database